Facts

APS&EE is a limited liability company with an interest in protecting and promoting environmental issues and awareness. On April 25, 2022, It filed suit against World Market LLC in Los Angeles County Superior.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant sold several products--Jen Hewett mugs, peacock trays, palm tree paper weights--that exposed unsafe levels of lead to consumers without providing the clear and reasonable warning mandated by Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all allegations, maintaining that the listed products, were and were always, in compliance with all laws.

Result

Defendant agreed to either reformulate the product or to provide clear and reasonable warning on the product. The settlement also required defendant to pay a civil penalty of $3,000 and $24,500 in attorney's and expert's fees and costs.